With Gary Matthews Jr., Jason Bay, Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan seemingly on the Opening Day roster, is there enough room for Martinez? Certainly there isn’t when Carlos Beltran comes back. But early signs show he might almost be ready to play a full season in the majors.

Other news

— A number of players have been sent down to the minor league camp. Among them are pitchers Josh Fogg, R.A. Dickey, Jack Egbert, Eddie Kunz, catcher Josh Thole as expected and other position players Andy Green, Mike Hessman, Mike Cervenak and Luis Hernandez.

— The Star-Ledger reported via Twitter today that the Indians have claimed Anderson Hernandez off waivers, possibly making room for Ruben Tejada to make the Opening Day roster. He might be an exciting young talent, but his defense might be a liability as he already has three errors this preseason.

— The Associated Press today reported the Mets and Marlins will play a three-game series in Puerto Rico in June. Florida will be the home team.